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Travel and Other Expenses for Delivery Support

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract pertains to the reimbursement of travel and incidental expenses for contractor personnel who may be required to support the delivery, setup, or technical handover of an RF synthesizer. The work is linked to a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, ensuring the opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the FAR 19.5 regulations. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 designates the nature of the work as scientific research and development services. Performance of the tasks is expected to occur in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a postmark date of July 24, 2026, and a strict deadline for responses on July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically through its National Institute of Standards and Technology division. While no point of contact or detailed funding amount is provided, the contract is structured as a subcontract and is accessible via the SAM.gov portal for further submission details.

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Reimbursement for travel expenses for small business R&D services in Gaithersburg, MD, due July 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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SBA

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PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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Potential travel and incidental expenses for contractor personnel to support delivery, setup, or technical handover of the RF synthesizer if required.

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